Tides

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Following a devastating loss, Mara escapes her life and finds herself in a wealthy seaside town, grappling with grief and isolation. With a dead cellphone and little money, she spends her days scavenging and swimming in the ocean, which reflects her emotional turmoil. As the tourist season wanes, she secures a job at a local wine store, where she meets Simon, the reclusive owner. Their budding connection prompts Mara to confront her past and the complexities of intimacy. This debut novel explores themes of selfhood and the narratives that define us.